![Madison County is among the teams that have the toughest schedule in Class Rural for the 2025 season. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](http://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FPRI-Class-Rural-OSI-toughest-schedules-for-2025.jpg)
The Opponent Strength Index (OSI) provides a preseason snapshot of the overall strength of schedule for Rural programs heading into the 2025 season. The higher the OSI rating, the tougher the schedule a team is expected to face. As the season unfolds, the OSI will update weekly based on results, reflecting both performance and the quality of competition. It also serves as one of several key components in the Florida Power Rankings Index (FPRI), which delivers a comprehensive measure of team strength across the state.
1. Madison County
Preseason OSI: 59.40
2. Jay
Preseason OSI: 53.37
3. Trenton
Preseason OSI: 53.23
4. Fort Meade
Preseason OSI: 52.31
5. Central (Milton)
Preseason OSI: 51.54
6. Northview
Preseason OSI: 50.48
7. Holmes County
Preseason OSI: 49.94
8. Lafayette
Preseason OSI: 48.65
9. Fort White
Preseason OSI: 47.46
10. Pahokee
Preseason OSI: 46.89
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These Preseason OSI rankings will evolve weekly throughout the 2025 season as games are played, offering an updated look at the toughest schedules in Class Rural football.
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